Museum housed in the beautiful Symmes Inn, a classified building and national heritage site. It is located on the shores of the Ottawa River. Our permanent exhibition “The Symmes Inn: Windows onto the Ottawa River” tells the story of the use that was made of this important site over centuries.
Symmes Inn Museum
Contact details
Musée de l'Auberge Symmes © M.Baril-Tessier
Musée de l'Auberge Symmes © Tourisme Outaouais / M. Baril-Tessier
Musée de l'Auberge Symmes © Musée de l'Auberge Symmes
Charles Symmes - Fondateur d'Aylmer © Musée de l'Auberge Symmes
John Egan © Musée de l'Auberge Symmes
L'auberge des Voyageurs © Musée de l'Auberge Symmes
Par forêts et rivières - Des hommes de courage © Musée de l'Auberge Symmes
Activities
Recreational and cultural activities
Children's entertainment
Workshop
Conference
Tales and legends
Films, screening
Escape game
Self-guided tour
Guided tour
Facilities
Infrastructure and equipment
Meeting / reception room
Services
Restaurant and food services
Picnic area
Admitted customers
Teens
Adults
Childrens
Groups
Groups
Reservation required
Group rate
Guided tour in english
Guided tour in spanish
Guided tour in french
Getting there
Parking
Free on-site parking
Parking for buses and coaches
Accessibility (Keroul)
Partial access
Adapted services for visual impairment
Last updated: June 22, 2026
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